'Star Wars: Episode 8' Working Title May Have Been Leaked

The first big bit of information regarding Star Wars: Episode VIII has slipped onto the internet! Not much has been revealed about the next film in the historic franchise, but it seems a leak of the potential title has given us plenty of cause for speculation. In a video that seems to show some kind of Star Wars celebration, an apparent poster depicts Episode VIII to have the title Fall of the Resistance.

Episode VIII to have the title Fall of the Resistance.

If this is truly the title, we will definitely be in for an interesting storyline. However, I don't think this is the new movie's name, but merely a working title that the production staff are using while on set.

Indeed, Star Wars has a long history of doing this. Check out some of the working titles the franchise has utilized over the years.

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

Ahh, Episode I, how hyped you were. But that is beside the point. While the title The Phantom Menace had many fans wishing they could forget, that was not always the title that was used on set. The original was Episode I: The Beginning. Pretty fitting, since it really is the beginning story of the world that we know and love. Personally, I liked this title much more than The Phantom Menace and I think they should have stuck with it.

Star Wars: Episode II – Attack Of The Clones

This is when things started to get a bit better with the prequels. Episode II – Attack of the Clones brought us the lovable Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, but also brought us one of the most hated characters ever in Jar Jar Binks. And this is pretty ironic, considering the working title for Episode II was Episode II: Jar Jar's Big/Great Adventure. Could you imagine if Lucasfilm actually ran with this? The backlash would have been insurmountable and I don't think it would have every recovered from that. #HailJarJar!

Star Wars: Episode VI – Return Of The Jedi

Highly regarded as one of the best films of all time, Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi is a pop culture classic. It was so popular that Family Guy titled the first part of its Star Wars trilogy after Episode VI's working title. Of course, I am referring to the infamous Blue Harvest, which was the name that was used during production of Return of the Jedi — and a name that will always be etched in the minds of Star Wars fanatics everywhere.

Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

The Force Awakens was easily one of the most anticipated films of ALL TIME. Unfortunately, the working title was not as fun as its previous counterparts. It was titled after J.J. Abrams' production company and was referred to as Episode VII: Foodles. A bit adolescent I know, but fun and entertaining, nonetheless.

Star Wars: Episode VII – Fall Of The Resistance (Possibly)

The apparent leaked title of the next installment is Fall of the Resistance. Whether this is the actual title or a working title is a mystery in itself, but Episode VIII already has a working title, according to Carrie Fisher — Space Bear: Episode VIII. No, this is not a joke. Fisher tweeted out a photo of her adorable dog sitting on a chair with this supposed headline.

Pretty adorable, and the whole crew seems to really be having a great time working on Episode VIII. #SpaceBear2017!

So What Is Your Favorite Star Wars Working Title?

With each Star Wars temporary name, there are some funny ones and definitely some weird ones. Each one is unique and shows just how fascinating it must be to be a part of the on-set moviemaking magic.

Poll

What is your favorite Star Wars working title?

Episode I: The Beginning

Episode II: Jar Jar's Big/Great Adventure

Episode IV: Blue Harvest

Episode VII: Foodles

Space Bear: Episode VIII

Episode VIII: Fall Of The Resistance (Maybe)

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